Description

American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for an Observation Unit (Chest Pain/Critical Decision) position at a Level II Trauma hospital in Marquette, MI, requiring med/surg experience and telemetry competency.

Details

• Work in a 10-bed Observation Unit (Chest Pain/Critical Decision) at a 225-bed specialty care hospital designated as a Level II Trauma Center
• Adult-only patient population (18+ years) presenting with observation-status conditions such as chest pain, asthma exacerbation, TIA, abdominal pain, urinary issues, blood sugar issues, DVT/PE, cellulitis, post-procedural monitoring, and minor trauma
• Approximate patient ratio of 1:5 (no defined ratios)
• Cardiac monitors used for patient care
• Charting via Cerner (experience preferred)
• Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM, 12-hour shifts
• Mix of day and night shifts available (5 days / 5 nights per schedule)
• 72 hours per pay period (0.9 FTE)
• Weekend and holiday coverage required
• Floating required to Medical, Cardiac, and Neuro-Ortho units
• No on-call or mandated call requirements
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active MI RN license required
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS and ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale competency required
• Telemetry/ECG competency required
• TNCC and ENPC certifications optional but welcomed
• Minimum 1 year of med/surg experience required
• Telemetry experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Social Security number required for consideration
• Date of birth required for consideration
• Must reside 60+ miles from the facility to be eligible for travel pay rate

Additional Information

• Hospital specialties include Heart & Vascular, Cancer Care, Brain & Spine, Rehab, Behavioral Health, Digestive Health, Bariatric Medicine, Women's Health, and Pediatrics
• Unit is supervised by the ED Director
• Orientation is conducted on a bi-weekly schedule
• Galaxy blue scrubs required
• Candidates must not have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months
• Candidates cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed